1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 264 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1967 Jaguar 240 has manual transmission. 1967 Jaguar 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | 240 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
